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Adaptive power loss management for data storage devices

US11644986B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2021
Grant dateMay 9, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Data Storage Device (DSD) includes at least one Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) configured to store data and a Non-Volatile Cache (NVC). Write data is stored in a volatile memory in preparation for writing the write data in the at least one NVM. In response to a power loss of the DSD, at least a portion of the data stored in the volatile memory is transferred from the volatile memory to the NVC and one or more parameters are determined for deriving a margin representing an additional amount of data for transfer from the volatile memory to the NVC using a remaining power following a power loss. A size of the NVC is adjusted based at least in part on the derived margin.

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